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05-19-2013 05:19 AM

johnson18

Looking into getting into the hobby of shooting and guns. Advice?

With all the law enforcement guys on here I guess I'll share my fairly new to me(picked it up in Feb.) Glock 22 gen 2, it was a police trade-in from one of the local departments. Other then some holster wear, it is in good condition. Only thing I have done to it is swap out the old plastic guide rod for a new stainless guide rod.

This is my first handgun & I'm enjoying it, learning a lot! I got a membership at the local indoor range the same week I purchased this weapon. I've been going with a retired NY State Trooper who has been helping make sure I'm doing things properly! I also own a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun.

05-19-2013 04:07 AM

DogFish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zefrik

Got a Mossberg 500 persuader and put a Phoenix Technology collapsible stock on it looks very similar to that.....

The Knoxx Stock is a recoil management stock. Very nice if you have Wife/GF that isn't a regular shooter as the reduction in recoil is substantial.

05-19-2013 03:47 AM

Zefrik

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogFish

Trust me, shoot a 12ga w/a pistol grip once with buck shot or a slug and you'll lose the attraction REAL fast. Keep in mind those movie hero's are NOT shooting real shot shells.

If you want a home defense shot gun, I suggest the Rem 870HD. It comes with a factory mag extension. I added a Knoxx stock to mine. With the Knoox stock #1 & Deer Slugs feel like #8 out of a 410.

A 125 lumen flashlight & XS ghost ring sights round out the package

Got a Mossberg 500 persuader and put a Phoenix Technology collapsible stock on it looks very similar to that. I just have a bead sight on mine though. I haven't been able to find any after market ghost ring sights. I think I would like them better.

Agree with 22 rifle for first gun.
Second purchase should/would be gun safe. (not closet).

04-24-2013 03:15 PM

SlammedDC2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

That's awesome. Good luck. Keep your ears and eyes open and PAY ATTENTION....there's an incredible amount to learn and you'll feel so overwhelmed...but in short time you'll pick it up and things will be ok. Do you get to work or do you go to an academy first?

I'll be one of 4 K9's in the county...SO has 3 and my town will have the one I'm handling.

No I'll be in the jail to begin with. I have to be there at least 6 months before I can put in for a lateral transfer. Once the 6 is over I'll start looking into other areas to try and pick up experience to get on the road.

04-24-2013 03:48 AM

boosted23

Re: Looking into getting into the hobby of shooting and guns. Advice?

I picked up a taurus pt1911 for home defense. My friend sold it to me. New, never fired.Attachment 131201
I also picked up this eea zavasta pap ak-47 from a buddy. I traded a nitro powered rc car for it. Lol its a single stack but i am gonna get the well dremeled to a doublestack, add a yugo m70 bolt carrier group to feed double stack mags and get the m70 trunion to square off the rear to accept all ak furniture. I got it with 280 rounds also. Not a bad deal i say.Attachment 131209

04-24-2013 03:17 AM

Asphalt Art

Quote:

Originally Posted by MABJ

What dog will be your partner? A German Shepard?

It will be either a GSD or a Belgian unless he gets a Detection only, then it could be anything. I always had fun visiting the AMK9 compound my last deployment, pups always make you smile, no matter the circumstances.

04-24-2013 03:04 AM

MABJ

Looking into getting into the hobby of shooting and guns. Advice?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

That's awesome. Good luck. Keep your ears and eyes open and PAY ATTENTION....there's an incredible amount to learn and you'll feel so overwhelmed...but in short time you'll pick it up and things will be ok. Do you get to work or do you go to an academy first?

I'll be one of 4 K9's in the county...SO has 3 and my town will have the one I'm handling.

What dog will be your partner? A German Shepard?

04-24-2013 12:27 AM

DogFish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

Yeah. I'm with a small department. This is the first K9 they've ever had. Me and my chief got together and got things rolling and finally approved.

Congrats man! This will be the best PD partner you'll ever have.

04-20-2013 11:40 PM

Nubster

That's awesome. Good luck. Keep your ears and eyes open and PAY ATTENTION....there's an incredible amount to learn and you'll feel so overwhelmed...but in short time you'll pick it up and things will be ok. Do you get to work or do you go to an academy first?

I'll be one of 4 K9's in the county...SO has 3 and my town will have the one I'm handling.

04-20-2013 09:58 PM

SlammedDC2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

I'm police. New K9 handler in fact. 10 years on the job.

I was curious to what you were referring to when you said "on duty"
I was actually just hired on by the Sheriffs Dept. I start next Monday. I have always wanted to do the K9 thing. Only two deputies in our county and two police offers in the city with dogs.

04-20-2013 05:06 PM

Nubster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asphalt Art

Congrats, that is hard to get in most places.

Yeah. I'm with a small department. This is the first K9 they've ever had. Me and my chief got together and got things rolling and finally approved.

04-20-2013 04:44 PM

MABJ

Looking into getting into the hobby of shooting and guns. Advice?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

I'm police. New K9 handler in fact. 10 years on the job.

Nice, dude. I love police pups.

04-20-2013 04:32 PM

Asphalt Art

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

New K9 handler in fact.

Congrats, that is hard to get in most places.

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